A Grand Collection of Magnificent Songs: Complete YouTube List of "The Lion King" Soundtrack ♡

The Touching Lion King ♡

Released in theaters across the United States in 1994, Disney's animated feature film The Lion King.

The Shiki Theater Company has been performing the musical version for (already 20 years!) so it’s a familiar story in Japan as well ♡

The year it was released, it earned an astonishing $980 million in the U.S. box office.

In Japanese yen, that exceeds 100 billion!

Currently, this stands as the 3rd highest-grossing animated film in history, following Frozen and Toy Story 3. That’s impressive, isn’t it?

In 2019, a full CGI remake of the 1994 version was also released.

I’m looking forward to the realistic visuals of Simba, Nala, Mufasa, and Scar ♡

Reflecting on the Songs of The Lion King ♩

When you think of The Lion King, what song comes to mind first?

The opening song "Nants' Ingonyama" or

Simba’s song "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" are quite famous, right? ♡

In this article, I will introduce a complete list of songs with lyrics played in The Lion King movie.

The Lion King Song 1: Circle of Life

Circle of Life is the opening song that plays at the very beginning of the film.

The phrase "Nants' Ingonyama" uses South African Zulu language, it seems *

It’s a majestic, powerful song that gives you energy ♡ Perfect as a wedding BGM.

It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1994.

The English version can be found here (↓)

The Japanese version of Circle of Life can be found here (↓)

The Lion King Song 2: The Morning Report

The Morning Report is a song where Zazu the butler bird reports on the jungle's situation to the king.

The comical phrase and melody, such as "The hyenas are laughing, the giraffe is calling," are quite amusing *

It also has a bit of a gag element ♩

The Japanese version of The Morning Report can be found here (↓)

The Lion King Song 3: I Just Can't Wait to Be King

I Just Can't Wait to Be King is the famous song sung by Simba and Nala wishing to become king soon.

Listening to these playful and pure lyrics makes you feel nostalgic *

Zazu’s comebacks are the best ♩

With its cheerful vibe, it’s also recommended as BGM for lively moments in weddings.

The Japanese version of I Just Can't Wait to Be King can be found here (↓)

The Lion King Song 4: Be Prepared

Be Prepared is sung by the villain Scar * The eerie melody and scary lyrics...

This powerful song gives chills as it hints that something dreadful is about to unfold.

The Japanese version of Be Prepared can be found here (↓)

The Lion King Song 5: Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata is also a song that was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

It’s a cheerful tune sung by Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog, who encounter Simba after he was exiled from the kingdom due to his father's death.

Hakuna Matata means "no worries" in Swahili.

Many people surely love the meaning of this song and the cheerful characters of the duo ♩

The Japanese version of Hakuna Matata can be found here (↓)

The Lion King Song 6: Can You Feel the Love Tonight

Can You Feel the Love Tonight is a masterpiece that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe Award in the year it was released.

It features a grand love song sung by adult Simba and Nala, creating a scene that can't be witnessed without tears ♡

Their growth and friendship are truly touching...

The grand melody makes it likely to heighten the atmosphere when played during wedding entrance or exit scenes ♩

The Japanese version of Can You Feel the Love Tonight can be found here (↓)

The Lion King Song 7: He Lives In You

He Lives In You is a song that isn’t in the movie but was included on a CD created to commemorate the movie's success.

It is sung in the Shiki Theater Company performances, so many may find it familiar ♩

It's a powerful song where Simba's father, Mufasa, sings to his son, "You will be the king." *

It’s stylish and makes you want to replay it many times.

The Japanese version of He Lives In You can be found here (↓)

The Lion King is full of soul-stirring songs.

I introduced songs played in The Lion King movie and musical.

Songs like Circle of Life and Can You Feel the Love Tonight are wonderful classics that continue to be sung today ♡

Definitely consider them for your wedding BGM *

It makes you want to watch the Shiki Theater Company's The Lion King, doesn’t it? ♩

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